Everything has its price nowadays, especially car maintenance. You might not have considered a head gasket repair before, but it’s worth doing so. Even if only to budget for it should the worst happen. But what is a head gasket repair and what do you need to know about it? We’re going to talk you […]
Mandy Weston
Mandy is an ex-mechanic, with 22 years’ experience in the motor industry. As an in-house motoring expert, Mandy is the go-to woman for any relevant questions that our customers have; both garages and drivers. From specific problems with your car to general maintenance, Mandy is a reliable source of information and advice. Her passion for motoring is a huge factor to her success and the huge wealth of knowledge that she has. She now uses her remarkable grasp of the industry to write regular content for our readers to help drivers understand their car better, avoid being ripped off by garages and save money on their motoring requirements.
Liverpool the most expensive UK city for car insurance, Aberdeen the cheapest
New research has found that Liverpool is the most expensive UK city* for car insurance, with Manchester and Birmingham the next most pricey.** At the opposite end of the spectrum, Aberdeen was found to be the cheapest city for car insurance of the top 60 most populated UK cities , closely followed by Perth, both […]
Speed Awareness Course: What You Should Expect
There were 2.4 million speeding tickets issued in England and Wales between 2018/19. Yet, 1.29 million people avoided the harshest penalty (a fine and 3 points on their licence). How? Well, they completed a speed awareness course instead! In an effort to tackle the problem of speeding more effectively, many police forces now offer another […]
3.8 million drivers choose to keep their car instead of selling it after carrying out repairs
An estimated 3.8 million drivers decide to keep their current car after spending money on repairs, having previously decided they would sell it. Research by Kwik Fit found many drivers are inclined to change their mind about selling their car once they’ve had repairs carried out on it, with a third of motorists saying this […]
How to SORN A Car: A Complete Guide
No one wants to spend more on their vehicle than they have to. This includes those family classics we don’t drive on a regular basis but still can’t bear to sell or scrap. But do you need to keep paying insurance and tax on vehicles that are gathering dust in a garage? The […]
Drug driving charges surge by 125% in five years
The number of drug driving charges has risen by 125% to record levels in the last year. The significant rise in the number of charges was found after a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to police forces by BookMyGarage.com to investigate the impact of new drug driving laws introduced five years ago. Of the 27 […]